Best Patricia Desert Podcasts (2025)

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Sir Salman Rushdie, writer 50:17

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Sir Salman Rushdie is a writer who has written over 20 books, seven of which have been nominated for the Booker Prize. In 1981 he won with his novel Midnight’s Children which also topped the polls for the 25th and 40th anniversaries of the prize, making it the most lauded novel in Booker history. He was born in Bombay in 1947 and educated at Rugby …

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Sir Tim Berners-Lee, Computer Scientist 51:13

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Sir Tim Berners-Lee is a computer scientist and the inventor of the World Wide Web. He was born in 1955, a golden year for technology innovators. Steve Jobs and Bill Gates were also born in the same year. A curious child, he learned about electronics from his train set and spent his pocket money on transistors. His first significant connecting inve…

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Is Masturbation a Sin? The Debate That Still Divides the Church || MYW S3 Episode 5 52:36

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This episode uncovers the shocking history behind sexuality, church control, and the myths Christians were taught to believe. From hidden masturbation seats in the King James era to modern debates about lust, marriage, pleasure, and porn in Christian relationships—we’re breaking down what scripture really says versus what tradition has taught. Get …

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Sally Mann, photographer and writer 51:34

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Sally Mann is a photographer and a New York Times bestselling writer. She is best known for making large-format black and white photographs of the people and places in her immediate surroundings: her children, her husband, and the rural landscape of her home state and the American South.Sally was born in Lexington, Virginia, the youngest of three c…

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Lorraine Kelly, broadcaster 50:12

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Lorraine Kelly is a journalist and broadcaster who has been a mainstay of daytime television for over 40 years. She has hosted her own show Lorraine since its launch in 2010 and she was awarded a lifetime achievement BAFTA in 2024. Lorraine was born in Glasgow and later moved with her family to the new town of East Kilbride. She became a junior rep…

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Lennie James, actor 51:32

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Lennie James is a British actor and writer. In 2025, he received the BAFTA for Leading Actor for his portrayal of Barrington Walker in the TV adaptation of Bernadine Evaristo’s novel Mr. Loverman. This award adds to his collection, which also includes accolades for writing. At seventeen, he wrote Trial and Error and won the National Youth Theatre–T…

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Mary Greenwell, makeup artist 48:37

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Mary Greenwell is a makeup artist who has worked with some of the most famous faces in the world including Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista, David Bowie and Cate Blanchett. Her less-is-more approach has won her plaudits in the beauty industry and she became Princess Diana’s makeup artist of choice. Mary was born in Sussex and left school at 16…

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Powerful Men Keep Fallin for the Same Trap — Every. Single. Time. | The Truth About Sex Discipline | MYW S3 Episode 4 1:00:37

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In this episode, we unpack the fall of powerful men and the spiritual battle behind lust, temptation, and self-control. From how sex is used to manipulate the media, to how women’s beauty and men’s desires are exploited for influence, we’re exposing the deeper issue — the lack of sexual discipline in a world driven by pleasure. Are we mastering our…

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Ronnie Wood, musician 50:36

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Ronnie Wood is a musician and artist who has been a major player on the UK music scene for over 60 years. In 1975 Ronnie became a member of the Rolling Stones, one of the most influential and enduring bands of the rock era. Ronnie’s parents were born and worked on barges moving cargo up and down the canals between Manchester, Stratford-upon-Avon an…

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Angela Harding, artist 52:15

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Angela Harding is an artist, printmaker and illustrator. Based in Rutland, Angela’s work is inspired by the countryside of the British Isles, and in particular British birds. Alongside her many prints and artistic creations, her award-willing illustrations can be found adorning many a book cover. Angela was born in Stoke-on-Trent in June 1960, the …

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Michael Sheen, actor 51:25

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Michael Sheen is an award-winning actor. After finding his love for the stage with the West Glamorgan Youth theatre as a teenager, he studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. He spent the 1990s making a name for himself as a stage actor, shining in the classics from Romeo and Juliet to Peer Gynt as well as in 20th century masterpiece…

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The Hidden Power Controlling Media, Faith, and Money | S3.E3 43:03

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In this episode, we unpack the spirit of the dollar and how America’s obsession with money shapes our values, education, and even faith. From media manipulation to the dark side of social media, we explore what really drives society today — and how believers can rise above it. Are we serving God, or the systems built around the dollar? Watch/Listen…

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The hidden side of sexual violence - healing, cultures and changing boys talk S3 Ep.2 50:32

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This episode uncovers hidden truths about sexual trauma, consent, childhood boundaries, and cultural pressures. From redefining manhood and holding abusers accountable to exploring how religion, colonization, and church culture shape our ideas about bodies and love — we dig deep into healing, accountability, and hope. 🎧 LISTEN ON OTHER PLATFORMS. :…

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Maggie Alphonsi, broadcaster and former rugby player 49:21

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Maggie Alphonsi is a broadcaster and former rugby player. She was part of the England team which took home the 2014 Women’s Rugby World Cup and by the time she retired she’d won 74 caps for her country. Maggie was brought up in north London and when she was 14 her PE teacher suggested she give the sport of rugby union a try. Maggie joined her local…

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Professor Dame Carol Robinson, scientist 50:20

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Professor Dame Carol Robinson is a scientist who was the first female professor of Chemistry at both Cambridge and Oxford Universities. She has been awarded scientific prizes from all over the world for her pioneering work studying complex macromolecules using an instrument called the mass spectrometer. Carol was drawn to science as a child growing…

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Harry Hill, comedian 50:48

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Harry Hill is a comedian, writer and broadcaster best known for presenting popular television shows including You’ve Been Framed, Junior Bake Off and the multi award-winning TV Burp. He was born Matthew Hall in Surrey and brought up in Kent. He became a Cub Scout and got a taste for performing when he was nine after playing Widow Twankey in the Chr…

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Monica Dolan, actor 50:58

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Monica Dolan is a BAFTA and Olivier award winning actor. She is equally at home playing a wrongfully accused postmistress in Mr Bates Vs the Post Office as she is playing the serial killer Rosemary West. Alongside her many roles in TV, stage and screen, Monica has also written and performed in her award winning one woman play B*easts. Born in 1969,…

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Real vs Fake Friends, Opposite Sex Friendships, Love and Success Explained 41:13

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Friendships and relationships can be some of life’s biggest blessings—or biggest challenges. In this episode we break down what healthy friendship looks like, how to navigate boundaries, why strong female friendships matter, and how to handle opposite-sex friendships with wisdom. We also dive into the loneliness of success, growing together in love…

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Gustavo Dudamel, conductor 51:19

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Gustavo Dudamel is a Venezuelan conductor, violinist and composer. He is known for bringing humour and joy to the podium. He is currently director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra and in 2026 will take up the post of music director of the New York Philharmonic, following in the footsteps of Gustav Mahler and …

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Ash Atalla, producer 50:03

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Ash Atalla is a television producer whose first hit was the BBC sitcom The Office, starring Ricky Gervais. He followed it up with the IT Crowd, People Just Do Nothing, Big Boys and Stath Lets Flats. His haul of awards from these programmes include six BAFTAs, four Royal Television Society awards, a Golden Globe and an Emmy. Ash was born in Cairo an…

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Carol Klein, gardener 50:47

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Carol Klein is a gardener, broadcaster and longtime contributor to BBC Gardeners’ World. She is a six time Chelsea Flower Show gold medal winner, a certified RHS Horticultural Hero and was awarded the RHS Victoria Medal of Honour. Born in 1945 in Lancashire, Carol was the eldest of three children and her love of gardening was evident when she used …

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Sir Gregory Doran, director 53:01

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Sir Gregory Doran is the former artistic director of the Royal Shakespeare Company. He spent a total of thirty five years with the RSC directing fifty productions in the UK and abroad. He’s been called “one of the great Shakespeareans of his age” and has won multiple awards for his work. Born in 1958, Greg was brought up near Preston and played a n…

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Norma Percy, film-maker 51:06

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Norma Percy is a documentary film-maker. She has been making programmes for over three decades and her productions have featured a range of political leaders from Tony Blair and Bill Clinton to Mikhail Gorbachev and Slobodan Milošević. Her film-making method, which she developed alongside her colleague Brian Lapping, tells the stories of our times …

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Lord Alf Dubs, politician and campaigner 52:38

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Lord Alf Dubs is a Labour peer and former MP. He came to the UK from Prague in 1939 on one of the Kindertransport trains organised by Sir Nicholas Winton which rescued mostly Jewish children from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia. Alf was born in Prague in 1932. His father was from a Jewish background and was brought up in what was then Northern Bohemia…

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Professor Lucy Easthope, emergency planner 51:36

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Professor Lucy Easthope is an adviser on disaster recovery and planning. She’s an expert in planning for and reacting to major incidents: natural disaster, terrorist attacks, pandemics and fires, and is the visiting Professor of Mass Fatalities and Pandemics at the University of Bath. Born in Merseyside in 1978, Lucy cites the impact of watching th…

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Romesh Ranganathan, comedian and broadcaster 50:23

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Romesh Ranganathan is a comedian and BAFTA-winning broadcaster who has been a fixture on British television screens for the past decade. In addition to his TV shows and stand-up tours he presents the Weakest Link on BBC One, Radio Two’s Saturday morning show and another weekly Radio Two programme in which he shares his passion for hip hop music. Ro…

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Abdulrazak Gurnah, writer 51:17

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Abdulrazak Gurnah is emeritus Professor of Post-Colonial Literatures at the University of Kent and the 2021 Nobel Prize winner in Literature. Born in Zanzibar in 1948, the second of six children, Abdulrazak grew up in the dying days of the island’s status as a British protectorate before independence was declared in 1963. The revolution which follo…

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Professor Dame Ijeoma Uchegbu, scientist 50:58

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Professor Dame Ijeoma Uchegbu is Professor of Pharmaceutical Nanoscience at University College London and President of Wolfson College, University of Cambridge. She has devoted her career to harnessing the potential of nanoparticles – which are less than a thousandth of the width of a human hair - to take medicines to hard-to-reach areas of the bod…

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Danny Dyer, actor 49:54

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Actor Danny Dyer became a household name when he joined the cast of EastEnders as Mick Carter, landlord of the Queen Victoria pub. He recently stole the show from some stiff competition playing Freddie Jones in the television adaptation of Jilly Cooper’s novel Rivals which won him a Royal Television Society Award for Best Supporting Actor. Danny wa…

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Is the American Dream a Scam? How Immigrants Can Hack the System Without Losing Themselves. S2 E8 46:30

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In this episode, we get real about the Haitian immigrant experience in America. Is the American Dream just a myth or can we make it work without losing who we are? We’re breaking down how to navigate the system, adapt without erasing our identity, and where to find the resources that help. If you’re an immigrant trying to survive and thrive in the …

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Haitian Pride and Pain: Unpacking Culture and Corruption | What’s Killing Haiti Internally – S2 E7 56:20

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n this powerful episode, we dive deep into the Haitian experience, reflecting on our roots, history, and the urgent need to preserve our culture. From childhood memories and cultural pride to confronting humiliation, systemic corruption, and the crab mentality holding us back, we cover it all. We also discuss Black empowerment, access to education …

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Parenting Styles EXPOSED: Are you Parenting or Controlling? Signs You’re Silencing Your Kids.... 34:59

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In this episode, we explore the profound impact of parenthood on shaping the next generation. We discuss the importance of effective communication with Gen Z, strategies for raising confident children without trauma, and practical tools for managing anger to foster healthier family dynamics. We also dive into teaching children how to advocate for t…

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Lindsey Hilsum, journalist 50:59

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Lindsey Hilsum is a multi-award-winning journalist who has been a foreign correspondent for the past four decades. She has been Channel 4’s international editor for the past 22 years and has reported on every continent except Antarctica. After studying French and Spanish at University, she worked as an aid worker in Mexico and Kenya before becoming…

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Are You Afraid to Know Who You Really Are? Identity Crisis, EQ, IQ and the Journey to Self-Love 49:17

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In this episode, we dive into real and raw conversations around self-love, self-care, emotional intelligence, identity, therapy, and what it truly means to grow into your higher self. We explore powerful quotes like “I do not disturb my peace to enter your craziness” and “You can’t love yourself if you don’t find who you are,” while breaking down t…

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Donna Ockenden, midwife 50:58

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Donna Ockenden is a former clinical midwife who led the Ockenden Review which revealed, at the time, the biggest maternity scandal in NHS history. Published in 2022, the review highlighted serious failings in maternity care at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust which contributed to the deaths of more than 200 babies and nine mothers. Don…

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Professor Carl Jones, conservation biologist 52:52

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Professor Carl Jones is a conservation biologist who is best known for saving the Mauritius kestrel from extinction. He is the scientific director of Mauritian Wildlife Foundation, chief scientist at Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust and an honorary professor in ecology and conservation biology at the University of East Anglia. He was born in Car…

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Does Religion Hinder Our Collective Growth? Church, Money & Mental Health 1:00:21

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Are we truly growing through religion, or are we being held back by it? In this honest and thought-provoking conversation, we explore powerful questions surrounding faith, healing, mental health, and the modern church. From whether religion hinders our personal and collective growth, to how young leaders are redefining tradition in the digital age,…

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Cyndi Lauper, singer-songwriter 49:15

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Cyndi Lauper is a multi-award winning singer and songwriter. She has sold more than fifty million records, won an Emmy for acting and her musical Kinky Boots earned her a Tony and an Oliver award. Born in 1953, Cyndi grew up in a blue collar neighbourhood in New York. Her mother loved music and art and took her children to free exhibitions in New Y…

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William Boyd, writer 50:52

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William Boyd is the author of eighteen novels, five short story collections and numerous screenplays. His first published novel, A Good Man in Africa, was inspired by his childhood in West Africa. He is well known for writing ‘whole life’ novels including Any Human Heart which he adapted as a BAFTA-winning television series. He was born in Accra in…

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Is Feminism Flopping? The Messy Clash Between Religion, Patriarchy, and “Equality” 1:06:57

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Feminism, what does it really mean today? In this episode, we dive into the four waves of feminism, unpacking the shift from fighting for common-sense rights like voting and workplace equality to the more controversial narratives of recent years. Are we still striving for equality, or has the movement shifted towards superiority? We explore the int…

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Sir Jony Ive, designer 51:41

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Sir Jony Ive is a designer who is best known for his pioneering work at Apple alongside his friend and colleague, the late Steve Jobs. Jony’s creative vision is behind some of the company’s seminal products which have transformed the way we live today including phones, music players and watches. He was born in Chingford in east London and loved dra…

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Mina Smallman, activist 50:55

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Wilhelmina – Mina – Smallman is an activist who campaigns for the safety of women and girls and police reform. She is a former teacher and priest who was the first woman of colour to be an archdeacon in the Church of England. In 2020 her daughters Bibaa and Nicole were murdered as they celebrated Bibaa’s 46th birthday in Fryent Country Park. It lat…

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The Truth About Marriage. Is Your Idea Wrong? Let's Talk about it. 1:00:46

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This episode is all about relationships, marriage, and shifting perspectives—because let’s be real, is marriage really for everyone? 🤔 We’re challenging traditional ideas, breaking down how to navigate relationships, and asking the tough questions: 💭 Are you destined to be married, or is that just what society tells you? 🚩 How do you know if your r…

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Stephen Mangan 50:40

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Actor Stephen Mangan is castaway by Lauren Laverne in an extended edition. Stephen is an award-winning actor who is also a presenter and writer. His prolific career includes comedic roles in TV hits Green Wing; Episodes and Adrian Mole. He also plays the much loved Nathan in BBC drama The Split and has appeared in many award winning theatre product…

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Nemone Lethbridge, lawyer and writer 50:59

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Nemone Lethbridge is a barrister who was called to the bar in 1956. One of very few female barristers working at the time, she encountered misogyny and was one of the trailblazers for women working in the legal profession who followed behind her.At her first Chambers, she wasn’t allowed to share a toilet with her male colleagues and had to use the …

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Is Your Language Low-Key Violent? How Words Can Heal or Hurt More Than You Think 49:03

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Welcome back to Season 2 of the Mind Your Wellness Podcast! 🎉 We’re diving deep this season into healing, learning, unlearning, and growing—because let’s be real, we all have some unlearning to do. In our first episode, we’re asking: “Is Your Language Low-Key Violent?” 🫢💥 Words have power—whether they heal, free, hurt, or hold us back. From toxic s…

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Nick Cave, singer and writer 48:58

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Nick Cave is a singer and writer who, with his band Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, has released emotionally intense and provocative music since the mid-Eighties. He is also a novelist, composer and has written film scripts and soundtracks along with his writing partner and Bad Seed Warren Ellis. Nick grew up in Wangaratta, Australia the third of four…

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Harriet Wistrich, lawyer 50:54

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Harriet Wistrich is one of the country’s most prominent human rights lawyers. In 2016 she founded the Centre for Women’s Justice and over the course of her career, she has won landmark victories in very difficult legal cases. She has helped women imprisoned after killing their abusers regain their freedom. She’s also represented women seeking justi…

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Laurie Anderson, artist 49:52

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Laurie Anderson is an artist and performer who came to fame in the UK with her 1981 hit O Superman. Her work spans music, film and multimedia projects which interrogate our relationship with technology and tell stories about the world we live in. She was born in Chicago in 1947, the second-oldest of eight children, and started learning the violin w…

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Mark-Anthony Turnage, composer 52:14

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Mark-Anthony Turnage is a composer of contemporary classical music. Once called “Britain’s hippest composer”, he has been in a rock band, got drunk with Francis Bacon, and tackled anything from drug abuse to football in his works.Mark was born in June 1960 in the Thames estuary town of Corringham in Essex. His musical talent was nurtured by his par…